My CEO HUSBAND sign the divorce novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196: Board meeting

Alicia’s POV

I was sitting up in bed, leaning against the headboard as I read through one of the books beside me.

Over the past few months, I had bought several books about pregnancy and parenting.

Before, I had always been too afraid to look into those things, worried Alexander might find out.

But now...

There was no reason to hide anymore.

Alexander had already left for the office after making sure I finished breakfast.

Lately, he had seemed exhausted.

Even though he never said anything directly, I could tell there was a lot happening at the company. Every time I asked, he would simply tell me not to worry.

As if he could handle everything alone.

Just then, my phone suddenly vibrated with a notification.

Ever since Alexander bought me the new phone, I hadn’t used it much after setting everything up. Realizing it had been a while since I checked my social media accounts, I put down my book and picked up the phone from the nightstand.

The notification was from Twitter.

And it involved Blackwood Dominion.

My brows furrowed slightly as I tapped on it.

#BlackwoodDominion #CEO

Attached was a photo of Alexander alongside a short article.

"The CEO of Blackwood Dominion Enterprises, Alexander Blackwood, is allegedly about to be replaced. A board meeting is currently being held at the company headquarters. Follow us for further updates regarding the situation."

I immediately sat up straighter.

A board meeting?

Why hadn’t Alexander told me anything?

And replaced?

What exactly had happened?

If something this serious was going on, then why had he looked so calm this morning?

Not once had he shown any sign of worry.

After all, Alexander was still incredibly young, yet he already stood at the very peak of success. He controlled Blackwood Dominion with absolute authority and respect.

Countless people admired him.

Even more envied him.

How could he possibly give all of that up so quietly?

I stared at the screen, the article replaying repeatedly in my mind.

If the rumors were true...

Then who did the board want to replace him with?

It couldn’t possibly be an outside professional manager. The Blackwood family would never hand control of the company to an outsider.

That meant the number of possible candidates was very small.

Uncle Steve?

No... he had never shown much interest in the company.

Aunt Angela?

Unlikely.

Then who?

One of the major shareholders?

The more I thought about it, the more uneasy I became.

Without hesitating any longer, I dialed Alexander’s number.

Third Person POV

Alexander sat at the head of the conference table, Jane standing quietly behind him.

On both sides of the long table, the board members waited as the meeting prepared to begin.

Then suddenly—

Alexander’s phone rang.

The interruption immediately drew everyone’s attention.

Alexander glanced at the screen.

Alicia.

Without saying a word, he raised a hand slightly.

"Furthermore, the warehouse fire incident at the B City branch was mishandled due to CEO Alexander’s poor judgment, which intensified public criticism and further damaged the company’s reputation."

Several board members nodded subtly.

"And let’s not forget Sophia Smith," another board member added coldly. "She worked diligently for the company for years, yet CEO Alexander used his authority to suppress and isolate her—first by transferring her away and later forcing her resignation. That was a direct abuse of power and a violation of company regulations."

The accusations echoed heavily throughout the conference room.

Finally, Vice Chairman Miles Harper looked directly at Alexander and spoke clearly.

"For all these reasons, I formally propose that Alexander Blackwood be removed from both his CEO and General Manager positions."

The moment those words fell—

A suffocating silence filled the room.

The atmosphere instantly became heavy with tension.

The board members exchanged glances across the table.

Some whispered quietly among themselves, others remained expressionless, while a few exchanged meaningful looks.

Miles Harper calmly observed everyone’s reactions before speaking again.

"Of course, I’m not denying Alexander’s contributions to the company over the years," he said evenly. "But contribution alone does not excuse negligence."

He paused deliberately before continuing.

"A general may win countless battles, but the moment his mistakes lead to heavy losses, he must still take responsibility."

The atmosphere in the conference room grew heavier.

"And let’s not ignore the fact that many of these recent issues stem directly from Alexander’s personal life," Miles continued. "As CEO, every decision he makes reflects on Blackwood Dominion. Yet time and time again, he has prioritized personal interests over the company’s reputation."

Low murmurs spread throughout the room.

Miles allowed the discussion to simmer before adding,

"We cannot simply sit here while shareholders continue dumping company stock."

"That’s true," one board member said cautiously. "But replacing the CEO right now could create even more instability. The shareholders may not support such a drastic move."

"At the very least, it would show that we’re taking action," miles countered immediately. "We can’t continue ignoring public pressure." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

The issue of personal matters interfering with company decisions is serious," another board member added. "There were earlier discussions about replacing the head of Éclat Beauty in order to reduce public criticism and prevent further reputational damage."

His gaze shifted toward Alexander.

"But in order to protect his wife, Alicia Sinclair, CEO Alexander disregarded the company’s broader interests entirely. That is not the behavior of a qualified leader."...